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The Arbor House of Black Mountain is perfectly located. Walkable to downtown Black Mountain with Pisgah , Blue Ridge Parkway, Lake Tomahawk views. This rivals Biltmore and Grove Park Inn views. We want to share the resources we use to get up to date information on our lovely town and surrounding areas. We hope you will honor us with your stay at Arbor House of Black Mountain and provide this unique on stop shop for the best sites to help you find out “What is Going On”. Explore Black Mountain with lots of restaurants, shops, music, and Camps Explore Black Mountain Black Mountain – Events, Businesses, Relocation Black Mountain News Black Mountain News with Dining and Tour Quick Links Creative Mountain Food Tours Awesome Foodie, Pub Grub, and Private Tours in Black Mtn Pisgah Brewing Brewery with Concerts and local Music – 4 miles away Black Mountain Cider Works Uniquely locally pressed ciders and mead beside Pisgah Brewery White Horse Black […]
For the past 30+ years, Arts and Crafts enthusiasts, including new collectors, veterans, curators, craftspersons, authors, builders, architects, designers, editors, and bungalow owners, have traveled to the Grove Park Inn in Asheville for the annual Arts & Crafts Conference and Antiques Show in February. The three-day conference is usually a sellout, with 1,500 attendees and more than 2,000 tickets sold for the antiques and contemporary crafts show. And winter is a great time to visit Asheville. Education of the Arts and Crafts collector has been the goal of the annual gathering since the beginning. The event is unique for its full range of offerings for the passionate collector and those interested in the Arts and Crafts period. The three-day agenda includes lectures, small group discussions, special exhibitions, book exhibits, a contemporary crafts show and the finest of the antiques shows devoted to the Arts and Crafts period. Dealers not only show their wares (both old and new) but also participate as lecturers and small group discussion leaders, generously sharing their knowledge with attendees, who range from entry level to mature collectors. Reserve your tickets and room reservations early. Grove Park and most of the nearby bed and breakfast inns sell-out. There are three choices for […]
See beautiful horses and have an unique experience. There is nothing like this in the Eastern United States. It is only one hour away from Arbor House of Black Mountain. You can spend your second day in Asheville or at the Biltmore or just enjoy the lake and mountain views from our Bed and Breakfast. The FEI World Equestrian Game 2018 will be held at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina (USA) from 10 to 23 September 2018. Testing for the equestrian game happens in April. This is the Olympics of Horsemanship. It’s a spectacular venue and with eight disciplines. The Tryon International Equestrian Center, created by Mark Bellissimo in Mill Spring, North Carolina showcasing some of the top riders in the Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, and Event disciplines. It is situated on a 1,600 acre site at the foothills of the Blue Mountains. The venue has 1,200 permanent stables, 12 arenas including a floodlit international arena with a potential spectator seating capacity of up to 12,000 and VIP seating for up to 1,500, a covered arena with 5,000 seats, and has a world-class cross country course that will be used for both Eventing and Driving. The venue is surrounded […]
The LEAF Festival is an inter-generational celebration of world culture that uses music, arts, and creativity to champion artistic expression, instill cultural competency, and build a diverse & welcoming community. It is set amoung the Blue Ridge mountains, just below Mt. Mitchell and near Black Mountain, the LEAF Festival Black Mountain NC scenic lake setting is just four miles from Black Mountain. Experience spontaneous and great music from many corners of the globe. A dizzying array of traditions unite to present a diverse range of cultures: African, Latin, Appalachian, Cajun, Celtic, Blues, Bluegrass and more. Discover new music and enjoy LEAF traditions during three days with four stages, jam tent, healing arts, poetry and African drum circle. Many of the 12,000 attendees camp for the weekend, creating a community of longtime friends. Day tickets run about $56/person. Weekend tickets including tent camping run about $184/person. Tickets are limited. Save by buying well in advance. Arbor House of Black Mountain is only 3 minutes away from the Owen Middle School Parking. Have fun at the event and a wonderful comfortable place to stay to relax and sleep. Spring LEAF Festival – May 9-12, 2019 LEAF Downtown – August 2-3, 2019 Fall LEAF Festival – October 17-20, 2019 […]
Sample wines at one of these wineries in the North Carolina mountains and foothills, near Asheville! Create your own winery tour for a fun afternoon. Talk to the winemakers and stroll through the vineyards. Many have special events including live music. Most are closed in January for a winter break and adjust hours throughout the year, so check before you visit. Catawba Valley Wineries Silver Fork Winery *** The tasting room and grounds provide a breathtaking view overlooking the vineyards and the majestic South Mountains. The rustic airy elegance of the tasting room melts into the open patio providing ample room indoors or out, for guests to enjoy a bottle with friends or a moment of relaxation. 5000 Patton Road Morganton, NC 28655 Tue-Fri 1-7 pm Sun 12-5 pm South Creek Vineyards & Winery Taste their award winning Bordeaux Style Wines at a charming century plus aged Italian Renaissance Farmhouse. As you enter the grounds, take in the panoramic view complemented by grazing horses. Be dazzled by our barn quilt, SOL of South Creek Vineyards. Meander through the vineyards. Get to meet the owners and winemakers. Unwind and enjoy the serenity while you swirl, sip and savor wine at our large outdoor living area. 2240 South […]
We have Uber in Black Moutain, but it can be sporadic. You can definitely get Uber from Asheville for any trips back. On Uber you can find Cathy Hubbell. Cheaper to go through Uber, but can call her at 828-767-2721 Harry’s Car Service call or text at 828-774-8178 – needs 24 hours notice Asheville Taxi Co – (828)333-1976 New Blue Bird Taxi Co – (828)258-8331 Checker Cab Service – (828)254-1155
Jim and I are so happy to celebrate our second year business anniversary as of June 1, 2017. Our view from our Secret Garden spot. We love our beautiful Black Mountain with the art and music events, 33+ shops, and 40+ restaurants. The people are so friendly and welcome dogs in town. We do go to Asheville for special occasions since it is only 15 minutes away, but always glad to come back to our relaxing town. During an interview, I was asked “What are your best memories in the past year? Mother and Daughters, friends and families getting together under one roof. There is so much laughter and warmth in the air. Making permanent friends with people who stay here. I love knowing my repeat guests and we have a great talks. A few of them are now living here in Black Mountain. Our first wedding. A lovely couple had their second wedding here on site. A couple of their friends came to stay with them for three days. It was more work than we had originally thought, but it was so fun to get the experience and be part of such a happy occasion. How did the tag […]
We are so excited to have great guests renting the B&B next weekend. Our in-House Chef Jim is hosting our first Arbor House Speakeasy dinner. We created this menu to compliment our guests who are dressing up for the birthday event and we have chosen music from the 1920’s to boost the fun.
Conga Bars – Arbor House of Black Mtn NC Ingredients: – 1 cup Pecans (Toasted/Chopped) – 1.5 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut – 1.5 cup AP Flour – can substitute Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour – 1 tsp Baking Powder – 1/2 tsp Salt – 12 TBS Unsalted Butter (Melted & Cooled) – 1.5 cup Light Brown Sugar – 2 Eggs (Slightly Beaten) – 4 tsp Vanilla Extract – 2 oz Bran – 2 oz Oats – 4 oz Dried Fruit – 4 oz Chocolate Chips OPTIONAL (Duke Mansion uses no chocolate chips and calls it a breakfast bar) Directions: Preheat Oven to 350 degrees Toast Nuts & Coconut Sift dry ingredients together Whisk butter and brown sugar together until combined. Add eggs & vanilla extract and mix well. Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture; do not overmix. Fold in coconut and nuts (add optional chocolate chips here) then turn batter into prepared pan Bake until shiny, cracked, golden brown (aprox. 22-25 minutes). Cool on rack, unpan, wrap in plastic wrap & store in freezer
